Kelly Clarkson To Perform At Academy of Country Music Awards

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Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are set to grace the stage at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Academy announced the first line up of live performers on Wednesday (March 6) and revealed that stars such as Luke Bryan and George Strait will join them on the bill.

'Wanted' singer Hunter Hayes and The Band Perry will also make it to the April 7 awards show. Hayes is one of the major nominees this year, having racked up nominations in the 'Song of the Year' category for 'Wanted', and 'New Male Vocalist'.

Kelly Clarkson To Perform At Academy of Country Music AwardsKelly Clarkson To Perform At Academy of Country Music Awards

Kelly Clarkson performing at the Braehead Arena. Glasgow (Wenn.comPeter Kaminski)

Taylor Swift, Eric Church, Jason Aldea, Floria Georgia Line and Eli Young Band are also up for multiple awards this year. This year's ceremony will see the return of host Blake Shelton and his new co-host Luke Bryan, who is set to replace Reba McEntire.

The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards will air live on April 7 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on CBS.

This will be Kelly's most recent live performance since the Grammys.

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